Biography | Artwork

 

Since studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, Ryan has for the last few years been exhibiting professionally in Australia and the U.S.A. The subject matter of his art is consistently suggestive of the past, and images relating to the 19th and early 20th centuries are often used in reference to early Australian art. His work is usually subjective and poetic, romantic and dark. The explorations of personal, cultural and social identity and the workings of the human condition are the themes always present within his work. Ryan’s work has appeared in Australian Art Collector, Brisbane Magazine, Style Magazine, and various other publications. He currently lives and works from his studio in Brisbane.

 

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 EDUCATION

 

2001 Diploma of Visual Arts (Arts, Craft, Community Art) Southbank Institute of Tafe, Morningside Campus

1996 Education Certificate in Illustration,Southbank Institute of Tafe, Morningside Campus 
 

 

2010 Boating Songs. Solo show. 19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace. Gold Coast
2010 Summer Leaves. Joshua Levi Galleries. Group Show. Brisbane
2010 Taste of Summer. 19 KAREN Contemporary Art Space. Group Show. Gold Coast
2010 Cold Vice. Blankspace Gallery. Solo Show. Sydney
2010 Pipeup. Paperhorse Studio. Group Show. Adelaide
2009 Mixed Up. Modcons Artspace. Group Show. Brisbane
2009 The Observatory. The Observatory. Solo Show. Brisbane
2009 Eat More Art Out. Meltdown Gallery. Group Show. Los Angeles
2009 Superior Mix. Cylinder. Group Show. Brisbane
2008 The Illustrators. Kiln Gallery. Group Show. Brisbane
2008 Minus Canvas 2. Jugglers Gallery. Group Show. Brisbane
2008 The New Weird. Blankspace Gallery. Group Show. Sydney
2008 Wonderland. Kiln Gallery. Group Show. Brisbane
2008 Eat Your Art Out. Meltdown Gallery. Group Show. Los Angeles
2007 Nightmare Before Christmas. Kiln Gallery. Group Show. Brisbane
2007 Urban Illustrators. Kiln Gallery. Group Show. Brisbane
2007 Select Seven. Cylinder. Group Show. Brisbane
2006 MA15 . Passionfruit Gallery. Group Show. Maroochydore
2006 Preece Release. Alibi Room. Solo Show. Brisbane
2005 Ryan Preece. 610 Gallery. Solo Show. Brisbane

 

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